CIMA Finance Manager
ARVO · Cape Town
CIMA Finance Manager
Cape Town (Hybrid) | Full-time | Competitive salary + benefits
Overview
A fast-growing financial advisory firm supporting US-based online businesses is looking for a driven CIMA Finance Manager to join their Cape Town team.
This role is ideal for someone entrepreneurial, commercially minded, and excited to help scale high-growth digital businesses through strong financial management, modelling, and strategic insight.
About the Role
You’ll take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations for a portfolio of complex clients. This includes budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and providing strategic financial guidance to leadership teams.
You’ll operate in a dynamic environment, working closely with both internal teams and international clients to improve performance and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage financial operations for multiple client accounts
- Build and maintain financial models, forecasts, and budgets
- Deliver accurate financial reporting and performance analysis
- Provide strategic financial support to management teams
- Support business planning, decision-making, and growth initiatives
- Manage and prioritise multiple projects simultaneously
- Communicate insights clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
What We’re Looking For
- Strong financial management and budgeting expertise
- Advanced Google Sheets and financial modelling skills
- Experience with financial reporting and analysis
- Strong organisational and analytical capability
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- CA(SA) / CA(SA)-eligible / CGMA preferred
- Experience working with online businesses (SaaS, ecommerce, agencies, creators) advantageous
Culture & Values Fit
We’re looking for someone who demonstrates:
- Grit – resilience and perseverance
- DIY mentality – proactive, resourceful problem-solving
- Accountability – ownership of performance and results
- Productive communication – clarity and collaboration
- Individuality – a touch of personality and curiosity
Why Join
- Work with US-based digital and ecommerce clients
- Exposure to high-growth online business models
- Career growth within a scaling advisory firm
- Hybrid work model (minimum 3 days in office)
- Medical aid subsidy
- Local travel benefits
- Paid parental leave
Location
Cape Town (hybrid).
Apply
If you’re excited to help shape the financial performance of modern online businesses and want to grow inside a fast-moving advisory environment, we’d love to hear from you.